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Try to put 2 parts together. Like a bottle and a cap. That seems easy, but variation causes problems. Try to put a rocket or satellite together with thousands of parts. That is a real challenge. Dr. Deming taught us to mind the variation in parts causing assembly problems. Now imagine you do that with a group of companies; an eco-system like NL Space. That is an outstanding performance. Complements to West End and all the partners of NL Space. A great joined effort. To support the concept please send me a short message and you will receive the slides showing this eco-system as a model. The better you work together, the better the performance. Instead of the opposite: working in silo's causing sub-optimization. Do you recognize this? Are departments in your organisation working together based on a joined purpose? Or has each department its own targets? https://lnkd.in/d8mrVSbJ

OHB Italia S.p.A. AT CLEAN SPACE DAYS: ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SPACE MISSIONS     OHB Italia participated with Dr. Tharek Mohtar, to the #CleanSpaceDays at #ESTEC from October 8th to 11th, an event dedicated to professionals and enthusiasts committed to the #sustainability of space missions. But what does OHB Italia bring to this topic? OHB Italia is leading a consortium to develop the Grappling and Docking Interface (#GDI) for ESA’s "In-Space Proof-of-Concept 1" (InSPoC-1) mission, aimed at enabling safer and more sustainable space operations. So, what exactly is a GDI? A Grappling and Docking Interface (GDI) is a system that securely connects two spacecraft, such as a satellite and a service vehicle. This interface enables a stable link between the vehicles to support material transfer, repairs, or in-orbit refueling and maintenance. Think of it as a “grip” or “hook” that keeps the vehicles connected and precisely aligned, even under challenging conditions like speed variations or slight misalignments. Systems like these are critical for the future of in-orbit satellite and space station management, enabling efficient maintenance without returning vehicles to Earth.   Recently, OHB Italia S.p.A. completed Phase B1 of the GDI project, testing two interface prototypes to confirm their capture capabilities under different conditions. The flexible design allows for handling payloads of various sizes. Tests conducted in a space-simulating facility proved the GDI’s reliability, even with misalignments and variable speeds. The data collected refined our simulation models, moving the project forward into Phase B2 with greater accuracy. #OHBItalia #SpaceSustainability #DockingInterface #SpaceInnovation #SustainableSpace #InOrbitServicing #SpaceTechnology #ESA #InSpaceConcept #NewSpace www.ohb-italia.it

The Future of Space Transportation 🚀   Last month, the Space Transportation HUB members, along with experts from European Space Agency - ESA and CNES, have joined forces to envision the future of space transportation!   In collaboration with Matrice, the HUB hosted several micro-residencies as part of our prospective project on space transportation by 2050. This initiative allowed us to explore various scenarii that could shape the future of our industry.   Here are the four scenarii we developed:   🔹 Trend-based scenarii: 1. The EU as a model for space management - Envisioning the European Union as a key player in space management, contributing to a comprehensive framework of regulations, collaborative initiatives, and sustainable practices. 2. Space Transportation as a service - Exploring the potential of space travel becoming a routine service, much like aviation today.   🔹 Disruptive scenarii: 3. Space for Heirs - Considering a future where humanity renounces space exploration and manned flight programs. 4. Space for Earth - Developing new narratives that emphasize the benefits of space exploration for Earth's sustainability.   These scenarii not only highlight possible futures but also identify the current challenges we need to address to make space transportation more efficient and sustainable.   As a space transportation actor, if you want to be part of our next round of reflections, we invite you to send us your motivation! Together, let's shape the future of space transportation!!   #SpaceTransportationHUB #FutureOfSpace #ESA #CNES #Innovation #vision #SpaceExploration #2050 Airbus Defence and Space, AndroMach, ARIANESPACE, ASTech Paris Region, THE CT ENGINEERING GROUP, GTD, Hybrogines, Infinity Space Providers, Latitude, MaiaSpace, ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab, PARIS-SACLAY HARDWARE ACCELERATOR, Sogeclair, Starburst Aerospace, Thales Alenia Space, BEBLUE Cryotech SA, RIDE! space  

A breakthrough collaboration between Spacemanic, Blue Origin and Amaranthine Books has sent a handful of miniature 2001: A Space Odyssey monoliths to space and back aboard an uncrewed New Shepard flight 🚀 Joining 11 other payloads aboard the NS-27 mission, the monoliths experienced several minutes of weightlessness before returning to Earth. Why is this important? It highlights the adjacent value that commercial space travel companies bring to unexpected markets, space-flown artifacts being one of them. A big thank you to Spacemanic, Blue Origin and Amaranthine Books for inspiring this post and for pushing the definition of what space-flown artifacts can be. A link to Spacemanic's writeup of the mission is in the comments ▶️▶️▶️ _______ 𝗢𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 I'll be attending Space Tech Expo Europe with the UK Government delegation Department for Business and Trade. Send me a DM if you'd like to meet up 🛰️ See you there! #spaceindustry #commercialspace #branddesign #SpaceTechExpo #launch 

Ireland was once home to the world's largest telescope. Now Ireland is the world's hub of aircraft funding and trading. Absolutely no reason why Ireland can not become a world's hub of space economy one day. Enterprise Ireland has just published the "Space Activities in Ireland 2023" report: https://lnkd.in/eSap-_iU You can find out what Irish companies are doing in space, in supporting space activities, or in utilising space resources. Key milestones for 2023: - Ireland's first satellite launched to space by University College Dublin team; - Irish Space Association has been established; - 109 Irish companies were actively engaged with European Space Agency - ESA in various space projects 2023 was a very important year for iDare Space Travel Limited, too. Business and customer validation of our "space travel agency" concept was our main goal. We presented our business model at many meetings and at several international space events. Our presence at the Paris Space Week in March 2023 has been noticed, and noted on page 21 of this report. Image: courtesy of Pexels & Maicon Vinicius

Wise perspective as the world is in jeopardy and business must continue..

🛰 📡 The Portuguese company #Neuraspace 🇵🇹 is among the six winners of the 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱. Portuguese #NewSpace company Neuraspace, one of the world leaders in space traffic management (#STM), is among the six Tech Tour Space 2024 Award winners. An expert panel of 38 European investors 🇪🇺 handpicked the 25 companies pitching for the awards and chose the winners. Neuraspace, which currently monitors more than 350 satellites through its STM Platform, won the Space Communications in Orbital Operations category. Held in Bodø, Norway, Tech Tour Space 2024 brought together investors and space industry experts to meet Europe's most promising innovative companies. The six companies received their awards “for their outstanding presentations, recognising their groundbreaking contributions”. 🔗Know more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gqkb5usu #Space #IA #SpaceTrafficManagement #MadeInPortugal #BuyFromPortugal #InvestInPortugal #BusinessMatchMaking #PortugalOpenForBusiness #AICEP

🌍 Tomorrow, we are excited to participate in the webinar "Satellite Navigation and Positioning" as part of the "ASEAN – Italy Cooperation Initiative on Space and Smart Technologies," with the support of the Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale. This initiative, focused on capacity building, stems from ongoing interactions between the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana and the Sub-Committee on Space Technology and Application (SCOSA) of The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC). The goal is to open channels for mutual understanding, stimulate the development of the space sector in ASEAN countries, and showcase the capabilities of the Italian industrial sector. We aim to highlight the benefits of specific space-based solutions and, hopefully, foster collaborations between Italian space players and those in ASEAN countries. During our intervention, we will demonstrate how we are making space a safer place through our services. Specifically, we will showcase our capability to track satellites even when their GPS is not functioning—an essential contribution to space safety. Office for Space Technology & Industry, Singapore (OSTIn) Takeoff Accelerator CDP Venture Capital SGR Galaxia | Polo Nazionale di Trasferimento Tecnologico dell'Aerospazio Vento

A big thank you to Josef Aschbacher, Director General, European Space Agency - ESA for your generous support and well wishes for our upcoming Space Economy Summit on December 4th-5th 2024 in Lisbon. Join over 500 leading innovators and industry experts in aerospace, AI, logistics, energy, and more at the 2nd annual Space Economy Summit as we explore how #spaceinnovation is fueling new opportunities. The event will demonstrate how space #technology is driving #innovation and creating real-world impact, from satellite data and AI to commercial space ventures and infrastructure. Be part of the discussions that are shaping the future of space and its transformative potential for businesses on Earth. Don’t miss your seat on this mission—this is your moment to make interstellar connections that could change the course of your business. 👉 Register >> http://econimpact.co/He Use code FLASH20 to receive a 20% discount on your delegate pass! Don’t miss out on this opportunity! #Space #SpaceInnovation #ESA #FutureOfSpace #SpaceExploration #SustainableSpace #NewSpace #SpaceTechnology #EarthObservation #SpaceCommercialisation #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration #AerospaceIndustry #SatelliteTech #Econspace #elonmusk #spacex #EconSpace

Stay tuned. I'll give some hints about the #eoindustry2023 study from EARSC